Paris, June 8 -- Jasmine Paolini called partner Sara Errani a "legend" and an "inspiration" after they clinched the French Open women's doubles title on Sunday.
Errani and Paolini beat Kazakh Anna Danilina and Serb Aleksandra Krunic 6-4 2-6 6-1 on Court Philippe Chatrier.
The Italian duo won Olympic gold on the same court in Paris last summer and have now added a first Grand Slam title together to their growing collection.
Paolini, 29, reached the women's singles and doubles finals at last year's French Open but lost in the fourth round of this year's singles, the BBC reported.
"I want to thank Sara," Paolini said.
"It has been her last tournament in singles here and I want to say thank you very much. You are an inspiration for me.
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